Youth Ideathon
2026
Youth Ideathon Is India’s Largest Entrepreneurship Competition
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Youth Ideathon 2026 is open to all school & College students in India. Student from 8 – 12 Class and UG & PG can submit their ideas
YI26 School Registration
Registration is open to all Institution (Colleges / Schools) encouraging diverse institutions to join the competition now.
Faculty Development Program
The FDP is for teachers and mentors, equipping educators with skills to foster innovation in their classrooms.
Submit
Your Idea
YI26 is open to students. Ideas may be submitted individually or in teams of up to 5 members from the same school or college.
Principal’s
Award
This award recognizes Principals who foster innovation ecosystems in schools and colleges through exceptional leadership.
Key Themes
1
Young Bharat Builders
Ideas that solve local problems in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India
2
Smart Mobility for All
Affordable, safe, and sustainable mobility innovations for everyday use
3
Health at Home
Innovations in preventive healthcare, wellness, and accessible home diagnostics
4
Make for the Planet
Ideas focused on sustainability, eco-friendliness, and circular economy
5
Geographic Information System
Harnessing Geographic Information Systems to map, analyze, and transform India.
6
Future of Learning
Innovative ways to transform education and classrooms through technology and creativity
How to Submit Your Idea
Step-by-Step Guide
Youth Ideathon encourages our youth to dream big and gives their dreams wings.
Organized by ThinkStartup and MEPSC in association with CBSE, Youth Ideathon is India’s biggest innovation and entrepreneurship competition for school students. Over the past four editions, it has inspired young minds to solve real-world problems with creative ideas. In 2025, the competition saw incredible participation over 3 lakh students from 10,000+ schools took part, and prizes worth ₹25 lakhs were awarded. Now, we’re excited to launch Youth Ideathon 2026 bigger, bolder, and even more impactful!
Success stories
Here are some inspiring stories of young innovators and their projects.
Padh.AI
PadhAI: An AI-powered virtual tutor transforming learning for Grades 6–12. Aligned with NCERT/CBSE, it offers free, precise, step-by-step guidance in English and Hindi, with more languages coming soon. Tested to excel in Class 10 exams!
WATER WARRIOR
Meet NIRI: A smart water-saving device with four modes—Normal, Alert, Regulate, and Eco. Inspired by the Kaizen approach, it helps you measure, manage, and reduce water usage for a sustainable future. Be a Water Warrior with NIRI!
HOMEGUARD TRIO
Homeshield: An affordable air purifier with water sprinkling to tackle PM 2.5 and PM 10, activated carbon for gases, and UV-C light to eliminate viruses and molds. Clean air, made accessible! Breathe healthier, live better with Homeshield’s purification.
Youth IDeathon GLIMPSE
Got an Idea?
Turn it into the next big thing!